Phillip Lindsay would start in the place of Freeman, Tramaine Brock would start in the place of Roby, Will Parks would start in the place of Stewart and Josey Jewell would start in the place of Marshall if needed.

Denver coach Vance Joseph said after practice Thursday that right tackle Jared Veldheer (knee) will return this week and start against the Texans on Sunday. Billy Turner had been starting in his place.